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Project Engineer (R&D Support)

Project Engineer (R&D Support)

Spectraforce TechnologiesMinnetonka, MN, United States
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Position Title : Project Engineer (R&D Support)

Work Location : Minnetonka, MN 55345

Assignment Duration : 12 months

Work Schedule : Onsite 4 days / week; 1 day remote possible

Position Summary : Drive multiple alternate source projects to completion by coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Background & Context :

  • Department : R&D (closely aligned but not directly within R&D).
  • Ongoing position (replacing an interim resource currently filling the role).
  • Current status : 4 ongoing projects (midway through execution), expected completion in the first half of next year.
  • Will take ownership of new projects starting next year alongside closing existing ones.
  • A current interim project engineer will assist with transition and onboarding.
  • Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to work onsite 4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and manage approx. 4 active alternate source projects from initiation to completion.
  • Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams - R&D, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
  • Collaborate directly with external suppliers for respective product lines.
  • Manage project timelines, ensure milestones are met, and drive accountability across teams.
  • Conduct and lead weekly internal status meetings (approx. 30 mins) to review progress and assign follow-up actions.
  • Attend weekly external meetings with suppliers to monitor project progress.
  • Use Microsoft Project to track project plans, timelines, and deliverables (training can be provided).
  • Push internal partners to meet deadlines - the ability to influence without direct authority is key.
  • Facilitate communication between engineering and quality teams, ensuring technical requirements are understood.
  • Support project closure and transition to commercialization for each qualified product.
  • Assist in onboarding and knowledge transfer with the interim project lead currently managing the work.

    • Qualification & Experience :

  • Strong project management skills (approx. 70% of the role involves PM work).
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate across departments.
  • Comfortable leading meetings and holding others accountable to timelines.
  • Engineering knowledge to effectively communicate with R&D and Supplier Quality Engineers.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar project tracking tools (training available).
  • Ability to manage projects without direct reports, influencing stakeholders through collaboration.
  • Background in engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, etc.) (nice-to-have).
  • Prior experience in medical device industry (nice-to-have).
  • Familiarity with design and development life cycle, IQ / OQ / PQ, and related validation terminology (nice-to-have).
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential (nice-to-have).
  • Experience in other technical industries such as aerospace or manufacturing (nice-to-have).
  • Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering strongly preferred).
  • Candidates with non-engineering degrees may be considered if they have relevant project management or technical experience.
  • Minimum : 1 year of relevant industry experience (not open to fresh graduates).
  • No maximum experience cap - open to both early-career and senior professionals.
  • Ideal profile : 1-5 years in project coordination or project engineering within a technical environment.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality is a plus.
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